Senior, QA Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Quality Engineer is a professional Quality expert who leads and mentors others in a Site, ensuring technical bench strength exists at all levels. This role applies expertise and knowledge to find innovative, cost-effective means to improve quality output and continuous improvements. It drives process initiatives ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory agencies, industry standards, and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead/co-lead/participates in Community of Practice(s)
• Support and lead Quality Engineering in new product development
• Prepare for internal, customer, and third-party regulatory audits
• Set project priorities based on company goals, anticipated industry trends, and emerging technology
• Participate in technical discussions with key customers and regulatory agencies as needed
• Partner with Engineering and Operations across the organization to establish key business processes, document them effectively, and ensure that inputs and outputs are measured appropriately
• Implement new inspection technologies into the operational environment to assure product conformance and drive improvements in business metrics
• Lead implementation of new strategies to increase the effectiveness of Quality Systems including: Corrective Action System/Corrective Action Board, Internal & External Audit, Calibration, Document requirements
• Provide accurate reports/presentations to management pertaining to impact of quality projects
• Continually review QMS throughout the organization to ensure compliance with all applicable customer requirements and government regulations involving product quality
• Promote Operational Excellence through the use of Lean Manufacturing techniques as well as Process Validation, robust problem-solving methodology, Six Sigma Problem Solving skills, and technical expertise
• Perform escape management procedures and lead teams to investigate the root cause of customer escapes and non-conformances, and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Continually review and make recommendations for managing risk in product development
• Drive process standardization to incorporate quality improvement plans methodologies as part of a continuous improvement process
• Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards
• Lead Built in Quality Process (Real-time problem resolution, advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, and Manufacturing Process Control)
• Establish and maintain applicable measurements / metrics for monitoring product quality effectiveness (FPY, COPQ, Defects, Escapes)
• Coach/Mentor within the site, region, and corporation to effect knowledge transfer
• Train and guide employees on quality control procedures, including customer-specific requirements, regulatory agencies, and industry standards
• Communicate with all levels within the Quality Organization ensuring consistent knowledge transfer
• Perform other tasks in the facility, the region, and the corporation, as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ of relevant experience in Aerospace industry
• BS in Engineering or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Engineering processes and tools including PPAP, RCCA, APQP, SPC, AS9102, FAIR
• Experience in recognized quality (AS9100/AS9110) and process (NADCAP) systems in an aerospace industry
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Black Belt or Green Belt certifications preferred
• ASQ (American Society for Quality) certifications - CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA preferred
• Organization skills enabling oversight of multiple simultaneous projects
• Proficiency on Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers